Mitva, Karan, Sherjin included in 24-member India squad for Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026
New Delhi, June 19
Mitva Chaudhari, Karan Singh and RS Sherjin are among the 24-member Indian squad of fencers that will represent India at the upcoming Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 19 to 24 June 2026.
Seven of these fencers are from Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF), and that contingent includes four women and three men from the 24-member Indian squad announced for the event, according to a press release.
The VBF fencers are:
1) Mitva Chaudhari - Women's Epee,
2) RS Sherjin - Men's Epee,
3) Naorem Mina Devi - Women's Foil,
4) Kanupriya - Women's Foil,
5) Aditya - Men's Foil,
6) Shreya Gupta - Women's Sabre,
7) Karan Singh - Men's Sabre,
The strong representation of VBF in the Indian squad highlights the Foundation's growing presence in the Indian fencing community and its commitment to building depth across all disciplines.
All seven athletes train at VBF's High-Performance Centre in Ahmedabad, which has emerged as a key hub for developing elite fencers in the country.
The Asian Championships serve as a crucial event that will decide the fencer's participation in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, scheduled to take place later this year.
— ANI
Reader Comments
What a proud moment for Ahmedabad! VBF's academy is doing fantastic work - 7 out of 24 from one foundation shows the quality of training there. Mitva and Karan have bright futures.
Nice selection but I hope the federation is also looking at talent from other states. One foundation dominating the squad suggests we might be missing potential in smaller cities. Still, congratulations to all selected!
So excited for the championships in Delhi! India hosting Asian-level fencing is a big deal. I'll be watching closely since I used to fence in college. Best of luck to the entire squad!
Nice to see women's representation - 4 fencers from VBF are women. Hope the administration supports all athletes equally. Any idea about the selection criteria for the rest of the squad?
Fantastic news! Karan Singh and RS Sherjin are names to watch. The Asian Games qualification is crucial - hope the boys and girls bring medals home this time. 🏅
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